place kick

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The most famous place kick in Five Nations history was undoubtedly John Taylor's last-minute touchline effort for Wales to win a pulsating match against Scotland 19-18 at Murrayfield in 1971.

From The Guardian • Feb. 18, 2011

Bronko Nagurski finished his football career with two touchdowns, and Pharmer made the place kick which won the game.

From Time Magazine Archive

A field judge disallowed a place kick goal by Army because the player holding the ball had let both knees touch the ground.

From Time Magazine Archive

Illinois' Fullback Dave Cook broke a tug-of-war with Northwestern by a handsome place kick from the 22-yd. line, 3-to-0.

From Time Magazine Archive

A place kick, a free kick, or a penalty kick must not be taken until the referee has given a signal for the same.

From Association Football And How To Play It by Cameron, John